FREES Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

frees

verb

present tense third-person singular of free

as in liberates

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged

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as in opens

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam

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as in clears

to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?

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as in relieves

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers a phone call would free your parents from worry

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as in saves

to set free from entanglement or difficulty this plan should free us from debt

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Recent Examples of frees As for that Lucy and Stephen ending, Oppenheimer previously explained in her deep dive with THR on the finale that the moment when Stephen abandons Lucy at the gas station is ultimately what frees her from their relationship, and Van Patten agrees. —

Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026 That will frees up Hoffman to focus on CEO responsibilities. —

Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026 Most people are shocked by how much space this frees up, Potter says. —

Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026 Taking those burdens off working Texans frees people to fully participate in our economy and earn a living with dignity. —

Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 This frees up room in the pot and creates more free aloes for your collection. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026 Clearing on any level frees your bandwidth for dreams that need your care! —

Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 Consider streamlining a recurring task with a template, because consistency reduces stress and frees time for more complicated projects. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026 This frees me up to prioritize both myself and the friends who are reciprocal in their time, effort, and energy. —

Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026

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Nuclear fusion, like in the Sun, liberates 630 trillion joules for each kilogram of hydrogen fuel.

— Big Think, Big Think, 16 Feb. 2026
In addition to sparing readers a confrontation with the luminous now of the Notification Center, Cash also liberates the Flynns from the always-too-late pop-culture references that constrain many internet novels.

— Gideon Leek, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026